🌱 State Of The City Party + Mountain Lion Jumps Neighborhood Fence

Hey, Albuquerque! Helen Eckhard here with your fresh copy of the Albuquerque Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Warmer; an afternoon t-storm. High: 84 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. The City of Albuquerque will be bringing back the State of the City celebration. This year's event will be held at the Rail Yards in downtown Albuquerque. This will be the first time since 2020 that the address will be held in person. The mayor will deliver his address at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. (KRQE News 13)
2. A mountain lion was spotted in northeast Albuquerque. The mountain lion reportedly jumped a neighborhood fence and ran through yards. The animal was caught on videotape and the footage was sent to KOAT New Mexico. Click to watch. (KOAT New Mexico)
3. Albuquerque's Christian Drozier, 71, has been arrested for soliciting a 13-year-old boy online. Drozier was identified through an investigation that began on Apr. 26 through the State Police Department. He was arrested on the way to Quigley Park to meet the undercover agent disguised as a teen. (KRQE News 13)

Today in Albuquerque:

• Thursday Birders At The Central New Mexico Audubon Society (7:55 AM)

From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Animal Welfare shared photos from last weekend's meet and greet at Amy's Donuts. Click to find your new best friend! (Albuquerque Animal Welfare via Facebook)
• Isleta Resort & Casino will be hosting a Tribute to Tina Turner on Saturday. Tickets start at $20 for the show that begins at 8:00 p.m. (Visit Albuquerque)
• The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science's Chocolate exhibit traces the evolution of this wonderful delicacy. Click to learn more. (Visit Albuquerque)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.